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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13.80, 19.06 and 10.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13.80, 19.06 and 10.15 is: 14.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13.80 : 19.06 = 10.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13.80/19.06 = 10.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13.80x = 19.06 × 10.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13.80x = 193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193.46/13.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.02

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